I treat individuals who are struggling with a wide variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma/PTSD and abuse, relationship issues, stress, grief and bereavement, and LGBT issues. In individual treatment it is my goal for the client to become more aware of and more comfortable with their true selves. This is accomplished through the careful examination of emotions, thoughts, and behaviors; what do they mean and why are they important? It is through the acceptance of this more genuine and authentic self that deeper and more long-lasting changes can occur. For example, painful symptoms can decrease, self-destructive behaviors can stop, and relationships can grow and flourish. I strive to help my clients become more aware of and more comfortable with themselves and others. Life is complex, and I enjoy the challenges of assisting people through their unpredictable journeys. I create a supportive therapeutic environment where my clients feel safe to explore themselves, their relationships, and the world around them.
I have extensive training and experience treating the following emotional and behavioral concerns:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Sexual and Love Addiction / Compulsive Sexual Behavior
- Infidelity
- Alcoholism and Substance Abuse
- Internet / Gaming Addiction
- Marriage and Relationship Issues
- Pre-marital Counseling
- Codependence
- Trauma / PTSD
- Grief and Bereavement
- Sexual Abuse, Physical Abuse, Emotional Abuse, and Emotional Neglect
- LGBT Issues
I provide individual therapy, couples therapy, and family therapy. I also currently facilitate two therapy groups for individuals struggling with sexual addiction / compulsive sexual behavior.
It is my belief that different clients often need different kinds of interventions during the course of their treatment. I offer a variety of treatment approaches including:
- Psychodynamic
- Cognitive Behavioral
- Humanistic
- Trauma Focus and Trauma Resolution
- Relapse Prevention
- Relationship Enhancement
- Meditation and Mindfulness